rubber stamp

Example Sentences

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But, he added, the National Assembly will not be "a rubber stamp body".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Checks on Andrew's trips were given a "rubber stamp", he recalls, rather than any scrutiny.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

And it would be a mistake to think Judge Ho will simply act as a rubber stamp.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2025

But what was supposed to be a mere rubber stamp has now turned into its possible perpetual shelving.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2024

First there came mimeographed letters of commendation, then real letters signed by the Secretary of the Treasury, and not with a rubber stamp either.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck